Gas leak shuts down northbound FM 620; The work could take 8-10 hours: officials

AUSTIN, Texas – A gas leak has shut down a portion of FM 620 east of Lake Travis and it could take crews 8-10 hours to finish.

Lake Travis Fire Rescue said at 11:43 a.m. Oct. 18 that a construction crew encountered an 8-inch gas line at FM 620 and Ranch Road 2222, resulting in the leak. Texas Gas Service responded to the scene.

The northbound lanes are closed in the 6400 block of FM 620 and there is currently no estimated time for the road to reopen.

Lake Travis Fire Rescue said at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 18 that crews were continuing to work to defuse the damaged line, but the work could take eight to 10 hours.

Drivers are advised to find an alternate route and expect significant delays in the area. The Comanche Trail is open for an alternate route.

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